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Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg set to endorse Biden at evening rally – live Pete Buttigieg endorses Joe Biden at Dallas rally – live
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Minnesota senator ends presidential campaign and plans, reportedly alongside Buttigieg, to endorse Biden on Monday night – follow all the latest Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar, who ended her campaign Monday, also expected to endorse former vice-president
I’m in Dallas at a packed rally for Joe Biden. This is a large and diverse crowd that are clearly pumped to see what happens on stage tonight, as other centrists Democrats fall in line behind Biden.
It’s a marked contrast from some of Biden’s earlier events, which critics have labelled dry and a little rambling.
Before tonight, one of the major contrasts between Sanders and Biden, policy aside, has been their respective abilities to draw large crowds and excite an array of voters.
Speaking in Dallas, Buttigieg endorses Biden
“When I ran for president, we made it clear that the whole idea was about rallying the country together to beat Donald Trump. And to win the era for the values that we share. And that always a goal that was much bigger than me becoming president. And it is in the name of that very same goal that I am delighted to endorse and support Joe Biden for president.”
Confusingly, while Buttigieg is endorsing Biden in Dallas, he did not endorse him at the main rally where Biden is speaking tonight.
Reactions to Chris Matthews’ Resignation from MSNBCReactions to Chris Matthews’ Resignation from MSNBC
In announcing his own retirement on air tonight, following a conversation with network executives, Chris Matthews cited a generational divide, and changing attitudes about what is appropriate in the workplace.In announcing his own retirement on air tonight, following a conversation with network executives, Chris Matthews cited a generational divide, and changing attitudes about what is appropriate in the workplace.
“Compliments on a woman’s appearance some men, including me, might have once incorrectly thought were okay were never okay. Certainly not today. For making such comments in the past, I’m sorry,” Matthews said.“Compliments on a woman’s appearance some men, including me, might have once incorrectly thought were okay were never okay. Certainly not today. For making such comments in the past, I’m sorry,” Matthews said.
That framing is false, feminist journalist Jessica Valenti writes: “His behavior was always wrong.”That framing is false, feminist journalist Jessica Valenti writes: “His behavior was always wrong.”
Tonight’s theme song, as centrist Democrats literally get in formation behind Joe Biden at his Texas rally tonight in Dallas.Tonight’s theme song, as centrist Democrats literally get in formation behind Joe Biden at his Texas rally tonight in Dallas.
Out of the presidential race and reportedly lining up behind Biden (and against Bernie Sanders): Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke.Out of the presidential race and reportedly lining up behind Biden (and against Bernie Sanders): Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Beto O’Rourke.
Beto O’Rourke May Also Endorse Biden in Texas TonightBeto O’Rourke May Also Endorse Biden in Texas Tonight
Joe Biden’s rally here in Dallas is set to get underway shortly. It’s expected that Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota who dropped out of the race earlier today will appear on stage with the former Vice President to offer her endorsement.Joe Biden’s rally here in Dallas is set to get underway shortly. It’s expected that Amy Klobuchar, the senator from Minnesota who dropped out of the race earlier today will appear on stage with the former Vice President to offer her endorsement.
There are also reports suggesting that former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg will also appear to endorse Biden. The two were pictured in Texas a short while ago.There are also reports suggesting that former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg will also appear to endorse Biden. The two were pictured in Texas a short while ago.
And just minutes ago, it was reported that former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke and fellow failed presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is also set to endorse Biden. The New York Times is reporting that O’Rourke may also appear at the event tonight. I just asked a Biden press person here if that’s accurate and the response was: “I have no idea.”And just minutes ago, it was reported that former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke and fellow failed presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is also set to endorse Biden. The New York Times is reporting that O’Rourke may also appear at the event tonight. I just asked a Biden press person here if that’s accurate and the response was: “I have no idea.”
These centrist endorsements are coming in thick and fast now, and it appears not even people on the Biden campaign are keeping up.These centrist endorsements are coming in thick and fast now, and it appears not even people on the Biden campaign are keeping up.
The veteran MSNBC host Chris Matthews announced his immediate retirement from Hardball, citing his inappropriate comments about women and a conversation with network executives.The veteran MSNBC host Chris Matthews announced his immediate retirement from Hardball, citing his inappropriate comments about women and a conversation with network executives.
“The younger generation” is “improving the workplace” with “better standards than we grew up with, fairer standards,” Matthews said.“The younger generation” is “improving the workplace” with “better standards than we grew up with, fairer standards,” Matthews said.
Matthews said “compliments on a woman’s appearance” that some men, himself included, once “incorrectly thought were OK, were never OK.”Matthews said “compliments on a woman’s appearance” that some men, himself included, once “incorrectly thought were OK, were never OK.”
Freelance journalist Laura Bassett wrote for GQ on 28 February about Matthews’ inappropriate flirtatious remarks about her when she was on his show, part of what she described as a long history of “inviting smart women onto his show, flirting with them or otherwise making them uncomfortable before or while the camera rolls, asking them a question on air and then immediately interrupting them to tell them why they’re wrong.”Freelance journalist Laura Bassett wrote for GQ on 28 February about Matthews’ inappropriate flirtatious remarks about her when she was on his show, part of what she described as a long history of “inviting smart women onto his show, flirting with them or otherwise making them uncomfortable before or while the camera rolls, asking them a question on air and then immediately interrupting them to tell them why they’re wrong.”
Matthews’ on-air comments in the past days have sparked repeated calls for him to be fired. First, he compared Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucuses on Saturday to the Nazi invasion of France.Matthews’ on-air comments in the past days have sparked repeated calls for him to be fired. First, he compared Bernie Sanders’ victory in the Nevada caucuses on Saturday to the Nazi invasion of France.
Then, in an interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren, he repeatedly questioned why she thought rival presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would have lied about the employee who claimed he told her to “kill it” when she said she was pregnant.Then, in an interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren, he repeatedly questioned why she thought rival presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would have lied about the employee who claimed he told her to “kill it” when she said she was pregnant.
“And why would he lie?” Matthews said. “Just to protect himself?”“And why would he lie?” Matthews said. “Just to protect himself?”
In her GQ piece, Bassett cited Matthews’ interview with Warren as part of a long pattern of sexist and inappropriate behavior, and wrote that he was “unfit for his job”.In her GQ piece, Bassett cited Matthews’ interview with Warren as part of a long pattern of sexist and inappropriate behavior, and wrote that he was “unfit for his job”.
The decision to keep “a man with this flagrant bias as the anchor of a major cable-news evening show” was “downright irresponsible,” she wrote.The decision to keep “a man with this flagrant bias as the anchor of a major cable-news evening show” was “downright irresponsible,” she wrote.
After Matthews announced he was retiring, Bassett tweeted, “It’s about time.”After Matthews announced he was retiring, Bassett tweeted, “It’s about time.”
She wrote that she had faced “invasive, cruel and personal” harassment this week in the wake of making public allegations about Matthews’ behavior towards her.She wrote that she had faced “invasive, cruel and personal” harassment this week in the wake of making public allegations about Matthews’ behavior towards her.
“And it’s all worth it if he will never have the platform to demean and objectify us again,” she wrote.“And it’s all worth it if he will never have the platform to demean and objectify us again,” she wrote.
My colleague Oliver Laughland is in Dallas, Texas, where Joe Biden is holding a campaign event tonight and will be endorsed by Amy Klobuchar and, reportedly, Pete Buttigieg.My colleague Oliver Laughland is in Dallas, Texas, where Joe Biden is holding a campaign event tonight and will be endorsed by Amy Klobuchar and, reportedly, Pete Buttigieg.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is holding a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.Meanwhile, Donald Trump is holding a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, is pouring almost half a billion dollars of his vast fortune into creating the most expensive nomination bid in US history.Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, is pouring almost half a billion dollars of his vast fortune into creating the most expensive nomination bid in US history.
A new Guardian video breaks down the four key issues that could derail Bloomberg’s campaign for the White House.A new Guardian video breaks down the four key issues that could derail Bloomberg’s campaign for the White House.
You can also watch the video here.You can also watch the video here.
Mike Pence: ‘I travel all the time...Use common sense and wash your hands.’Mike Pence: ‘I travel all the time...Use common sense and wash your hands.’
At an on-camera briefing, the vice-president was asked if he would feel comfortable traveling across the country or to Disney World right now, PBS News Hour’s White House Correspondent reports.At an on-camera briefing, the vice-president was asked if he would feel comfortable traveling across the country or to Disney World right now, PBS News Hour’s White House Correspondent reports.
“I travel across country all the time,” Pence said. “This is a time to use common sense and wash your hands.”“I travel across country all the time,” Pence said. “This is a time to use common sense and wash your hands.”
Alcindor also notes that Pence’s count of coronavirus cases in the United States, 43, is much lower than the count by media outlets like CNN:Alcindor also notes that Pence’s count of coronavirus cases in the United States, 43, is much lower than the count by media outlets like CNN:
Bloomberg is pouring money into Facebook ads about coronavirusBloomberg is pouring money into Facebook ads about coronavirus
New: between 27 February and today, Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign spent more than $885,000 on ads about coronavirus, like the one below.New: between 27 February and today, Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign spent more than $885,000 on ads about coronavirus, like the one below.
None of the other presidential candidates appear to be mentioning coronavirus in their Facebook campaign ads.None of the other presidential candidates appear to be mentioning coronavirus in their Facebook campaign ads.
This data comes from my analysis of Facebook’s political ad archive application programming interface, or API, which the company introduced in 2018, as one of the reforms the company introduced in the wake of revelations about how Russia used Facebook’s platform to interfere in the US election.This data comes from my analysis of Facebook’s political ad archive application programming interface, or API, which the company introduced in 2018, as one of the reforms the company introduced in the wake of revelations about how Russia used Facebook’s platform to interfere in the US election.
More background on how Bloomberg is spending tens of millions of dollars on close to 2bn impressions of targeted Facebook ads, and on how experts on disinformation have criticized his campaign’s misleading ads.More background on how Bloomberg is spending tens of millions of dollars on close to 2bn impressions of targeted Facebook ads, and on how experts on disinformation have criticized his campaign’s misleading ads.
Trump unenthusiastic about giving federal funds to ‘rich’ drug companies to expedite coronavirus vaccineTrump unenthusiastic about giving federal funds to ‘rich’ drug companies to expedite coronavirus vaccine
Trump met with pharmaceutical executives today for a briefing on efforts to develop a vaccine for coronavirus, and what the federal government could do to assist the process.Trump met with pharmaceutical executives today for a briefing on efforts to develop a vaccine for coronavirus, and what the federal government could do to assist the process.
Asked whether the president would considering steering additional federal funds to any of the companies present to speed up research and development of a vaccine, the president “seemed cool to the idea”, the White House pool reporter noted.Asked whether the president would considering steering additional federal funds to any of the companies present to speed up research and development of a vaccine, the president “seemed cool to the idea”, the White House pool reporter noted.
“Some of them are so rich,” Trump joked about the drug companies present, “they can actually loan money to the federal government.”“Some of them are so rich,” Trump joked about the drug companies present, “they can actually loan money to the federal government.”
Trump did indicate his administration would work to streamline the federal drug process to get treatments to market. Trump and Mike Pence, the vice-president, both praised the drug companies with executives present at the meeting for for pledging to share information and otherwise collaborate to more quickly development effective coronavirus treatments.Trump did indicate his administration would work to streamline the federal drug process to get treatments to market. Trump and Mike Pence, the vice-president, both praised the drug companies with executives present at the meeting for for pledging to share information and otherwise collaborate to more quickly development effective coronavirus treatments.
“You’re competitors but in this case it’s different,” Trump said. “I love the complementary, if you can do that.”“You’re competitors but in this case it’s different,” Trump said. “I love the complementary, if you can do that.”
The consensus update from the White House meeting was that a coronavirus vaccine would take at least a year to a year and a half to develop, according to Dr Anthony Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director.The consensus update from the White House meeting was that a coronavirus vaccine would take at least a year to a year and a half to develop, according to Dr Anthony Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director.
But therapeutic human trials could begin this spring, as early as April.But therapeutic human trials could begin this spring, as early as April.
Trump hints at further travel restrictions from ‘certain countries’Trump hints at further travel restrictions from ‘certain countries’
At a White House meeting today with executives from major pharmaceutical companies, Trump hinted that his administration is eyeing new travel restrictions to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.At a White House meeting today with executives from major pharmaceutical companies, Trump hinted that his administration is eyeing new travel restrictions to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“Yes, we are,” the president in response to a press question, “from certain countries where they’re having more of a breakout.” He declined up name the specific countries, according to the White House pool reporter.“Yes, we are,” the president in response to a press question, “from certain countries where they’re having more of a breakout.” He declined up name the specific countries, according to the White House pool reporter.
Donald Trump supporters awaiting his campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, expressed confidence in the president’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak and accused Democrats of playing political games.Donald Trump supporters awaiting his campaign rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, expressed confidence in the president’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak and accused Democrats of playing political games.
“Nobody knows what to expect but he’s got a lot of people around him that know how to handle this,” said Suzette Gerhardt, wearing a pink “Women for Trump” cap and T-shirt. “He’s listening to their advice and I believe he’s doing all he can. People are criticising but it’s not like they would do anything different.”“Nobody knows what to expect but he’s got a lot of people around him that know how to handle this,” said Suzette Gerhardt, wearing a pink “Women for Trump” cap and T-shirt. “He’s listening to their advice and I believe he’s doing all he can. People are criticising but it’s not like they would do anything different.”
Gerhardt, 57, a real estate agent, added: “I think the Democrats talk out of both sides of their mouths. They’re exploiting it to their benefit. They haven’t given him any credit on the economy, the jobs he’s created or anything good he’s done.”Critics have suggested that the virus has brutally exposed Trump’s incompetence and could ultimately cost him the election. But David Walters, 65, an electrical contractor, insisted: “He’s doing as much as he can. He made some good initial decisions to not let certain people into the country.Gerhardt, 57, a real estate agent, added: “I think the Democrats talk out of both sides of their mouths. They’re exploiting it to their benefit. They haven’t given him any credit on the economy, the jobs he’s created or anything good he’s done.”Critics have suggested that the virus has brutally exposed Trump’s incompetence and could ultimately cost him the election. But David Walters, 65, an electrical contractor, insisted: “He’s doing as much as he can. He made some good initial decisions to not let certain people into the country.
“The health secretary did a good job of explaining that this is like flu and you need to take precautions but not panic. At this point it is serious but I think they’re doing a good job. I don’t know what else they could do.”“The health secretary did a good job of explaining that this is like flu and you need to take precautions but not panic. At this point it is serious but I think they’re doing a good job. I don’t know what else they could do.”
A 51-year-old woman, who gave her name only as Rebecca J, backed the president’s allegations of a hoax. “I thought that was all fake news,” she said. “He was saying it’s not as bad as people make out. It’s scary, don’t get me wrong, but I’m good.”A 51-year-old woman, who gave her name only as Rebecca J, backed the president’s allegations of a hoax. “I thought that was all fake news,” she said. “He was saying it’s not as bad as people make out. It’s scary, don’t get me wrong, but I’m good.”
A 43-year-old man, who gave his name only as Scott S, rejoined: “We pray God is strong and we trust the Lord.”A 43-year-old man, who gave his name only as Scott S, rejoined: “We pray God is strong and we trust the Lord.”
Lois Beckett here, taking over our politics live blog on the day before Super Tuesday.Lois Beckett here, taking over our politics live blog on the day before Super Tuesday.
In a joint statement, the heads of the justice department, the state department, the defense department, the Department of Homeland Security and other major national security agencies are warning voters to be on the lookout for disinformation and propaganda from foreign actors as they head to the polls.In a joint statement, the heads of the justice department, the state department, the defense department, the Department of Homeland Security and other major national security agencies are warning voters to be on the lookout for disinformation and propaganda from foreign actors as they head to the polls.
From the statement:From the statement:
That’s it from me today. I’m handing the blog over to my west coast colleague, Lois Beckett, for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. I’m handing the blog over to my west coast colleague, Lois Beckett, for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Amy Klobuchar is dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, further narrowing the field as Joe Biden attempts to consolidate the support of moderate Democrats.Amy Klobuchar is dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, further narrowing the field as Joe Biden attempts to consolidate the support of moderate Democrats.
Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg reportedly plan to endorse Biden at his Dallas rally tonight, presenting a message of unity to voters before tomorrow’s crucial Super Tuesday contests.Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg reportedly plan to endorse Biden at his Dallas rally tonight, presenting a message of unity to voters before tomorrow’s crucial Super Tuesday contests.
Biden saw a wave of endorsements from prominent Democrats – including the former Senate majority leader Harry Reid, the former national security adviser Susan Rice and a number of Democratic lawmakers in Super Tuesday states.Biden saw a wave of endorsements from prominent Democrats – including the former Senate majority leader Harry Reid, the former national security adviser Susan Rice and a number of Democratic lawmakers in Super Tuesday states.
Senate Republicans are seeking to continue their investigation of Joe Biden and his family, as the former vice-president sees his primary prospects brighten.Senate Republicans are seeking to continue their investigation of Joe Biden and his family, as the former vice-president sees his primary prospects brighten.
The US markets surged after last week’s steep losses due to coronavirus fears, even as Washington state reported six total deaths from the disease so far.The US markets surged after last week’s steep losses due to coronavirus fears, even as Washington state reported six total deaths from the disease so far.
The supreme court will hear an Obamacare case in its next term, which starts in October, meaning a decision won’t come until after the presidential election.The supreme court will hear an Obamacare case in its next term, which starts in October, meaning a decision won’t come until after the presidential election.
Lois will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Lois will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
The US markets have seen a rally, despite the news that Washington state has now seen six total deaths from coronvirus.The US markets have seen a rally, despite the news that Washington state has now seen six total deaths from coronvirus.
The Guardian’s Graeme Wearden reports:The Guardian’s Graeme Wearden reports:
Follow the Guardian’s business live blog for more updates:Follow the Guardian’s business live blog for more updates:
Now that Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential primary, what happens to the pledged delegates they have already won?Now that Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar have dropped out of the presidential primary, what happens to the pledged delegates they have already won?
The answer to that question is a bit complicated and will matter far more if no candidate can win a majority of pledged delegates before Democrats hold their nominating convention in July.The answer to that question is a bit complicated and will matter far more if no candidate can win a majority of pledged delegates before Democrats hold their nominating convention in July.
Buttigieg won 26 pledged delegates from the four early voting states, while Klobuchar won 7.Buttigieg won 26 pledged delegates from the four early voting states, while Klobuchar won 7.
The two candidates’ delegates will still go to the July convention, but Buttigieg and Klobuchar would have the option to “release” their delegates, allowing them to back another candidate.The two candidates’ delegates will still go to the July convention, but Buttigieg and Klobuchar would have the option to “release” their delegates, allowing them to back another candidate.
If they did release their delegates, those delegates would likely support Joe Biden, the candidate who Buttigieg and Klobuchar are reportedly endorsing, because the Democratic National Committee’s delegate selection rules say that pledged delegates “shall in all good conscience reflect the sentiments of those who elected them.”If they did release their delegates, those delegates would likely support Joe Biden, the candidate who Buttigieg and Klobuchar are reportedly endorsing, because the Democratic National Committee’s delegate selection rules say that pledged delegates “shall in all good conscience reflect the sentiments of those who elected them.”
Again, all of this becomes much more important if there is a contested convention, where no candidate has won a majority of pledged delegates. Then again, FiveThirtyEight currently puts the chances of a contested convention at about 2 in 3, so it could end up mattering greatly.Again, all of this becomes much more important if there is a contested convention, where no candidate has won a majority of pledged delegates. Then again, FiveThirtyEight currently puts the chances of a contested convention at about 2 in 3, so it could end up mattering greatly.
Here’s another important thing to keep in mind as we head into Super Tuesday: hundreds of thousands of people have already voted early.Here’s another important thing to keep in mind as we head into Super Tuesday: hundreds of thousands of people have already voted early.
That could stunt the potential success of Joe Biden, who is riding a wave of momentum from his landslide victory in South Carolina and a number of endorsements from prominent Democrats.That could stunt the potential success of Joe Biden, who is riding a wave of momentum from his landslide victory in South Carolina and a number of endorsements from prominent Democrats.
Some states, like Michigan, give voters the chance to “spoil” their ballots in order to obtain a new one, but Texas and California, the two biggest prizes on Super Tuesday, do not allow that.Some states, like Michigan, give voters the chance to “spoil” their ballots in order to obtain a new one, but Texas and California, the two biggest prizes on Super Tuesday, do not allow that.
So candidates who have dropped out in the past couple days, such as Pete Buttigieg, will likely still receive thousands of votes tomorrow that could have gone elsewhere.So candidates who have dropped out in the past couple days, such as Pete Buttigieg, will likely still receive thousands of votes tomorrow that could have gone elsewhere.